Bangladesh Beat India U17s 2-0 to Lead SAFF U19 Women’s Championship

The result puts Bangladesh top of the table, leaving India chasing a place in the one-off final.

Overview

Arpita Biswas (29') and Alpi Akter (40') scored in the first half to seal Bangladesh’s win in Pokhara.
India are using an Under-17 squad in this U19 event as preparation for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup later this year.
Bangladesh have six points from two matches after a 12-0 opening win over Bhutan, while India sit on three after beating Nepal 1-0 and losing to Bangladesh.
Coach Pamela Conti’s side created early chances but struggled to play their possession game on an uneven pitch noted throughout the tournament.
India next face Bhutan on February 4 at Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, with the top two in the round-robin advancing to a single-match final.